A close-up of the tiny needle-shaped 'sea butterflies', which are a sub-category of sea snails. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
Millions of the creatures have been washed up on Dubai's beaches, creating a fine carpet of tiny shards. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
The tiny organisms belong to the family of sea butterflies or Creseis Acicula, a sub-category of sea snails, and they look like tiny glass shards. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
They are harmless and non-toxic, but feel sharp and can prickle the body. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
A close-up of the tiny needle-shaped 'sea butterflies', which are a sub-category of sea snails. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
Millions of the creatures have been washed up on Dubai's beaches, creating a fine carpet of tiny shards. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
The tiny organisms belong to the family of sea butterflies or Creseis Acicula, a sub-category of sea snails, and they look like tiny glass shards. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
They are harmless and non-toxic, but feel sharp and can prickle the body. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
A close-up of the tiny needle-shaped 'sea butterflies', which are a sub-category of sea snails. Courtesy, Dubai Media Office
